Operations Analysis Engineer

Join us in our mission to electrify the world for a greener future!At Senior Material, we are currently seeking a dedicated and analytical Operations Analysis Engineer to join our growing team. If you are passionate about data-driven decision-making, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, this opportunity is for you!WHO ARE WE?We work every day to electrify the world for a greener future. Through a thin plastic film – more precisely, a separator film – we help make lithium-ion batteries durable and safe. It is one of the key components ensuring the optimal performance of batteries.Founded in 2003 in Shenzhen, China, Senior Material has been driven by innovation since the very beginning.Since 2021, we have established our European headquarters in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Here, we are developing one of Europe's most modern production facilities, contributing to the electrification of transportation.We have an exciting journey ahead of us, and now you have the opportunity to be part of it!ABOUT THE ROLE:As an Operations Analysis Engineer at Senior Material, you will play an important role in monitoring and analyzing operational performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.You will be responsible for analyzing production performance, maintaining operational KPIs, preparing management reports, and supporting capacity and cost optimization.Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and other departments, you will contribute to improving operational efficiency, productivity, and overall business performance.In summary, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement within our Operations department! Job Responsibilities- Monitor and analyze key operational performance indicators (KPIs), including production output, capacity utilization, yield, scrap, downtime, and delivery performance.- Develop and maintain operational dashboards, performance reports, and data analysis tools to support management decisions.- Analyze operational data to identify trends, performance deviations, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.- Support production capacity planning, workforce planning, inventory management, and operational cost analysis.- Evaluate operational efficiency and cost drivers, providing recommendations to improve productivity and reduce operational costs.- Ensure the accuracy and consistency of operational data across different reporting systems and departments.- Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and HSE teams to support operational improvements and business objectives.- Monitor the implementation of improvement initiatives and evaluate their operational and financial results.- Support the optimization and automation of reporting processes to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.- Follow company policies, quality standards, and health, safety, and environmental requirements. Job Competence Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.- Previous experience in operations analysis, production performance analysis, or a similar analytical role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex operational data and provide practical recommendations.- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems, reporting tools, or BI dashboards.- Knowledge of production KPIs, capacity planning, operational efficiency, and cost analysis.- Experience with SQL, Power BI, or reporting automation is considered an advantage.- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a struct